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Chavetz Family History

Chavetz Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Chavez, Chafetz, Chaves, Cavett, Chavera, Habetz, Charvet, Kravetz

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chavetz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Chavetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chavetz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Chavetz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Chavetz. For the veterans among your Chavetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chavetz lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Chavetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Chavetz in 1971 was 67, and 86 in 1999.

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